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First Congregational United Church of Christ Asheville

Music At FCUCC

The music of ministry at FCUCC offers members and visitors many varied opportunities to enrich the weekly worship experience through our varied gifts of music. Our musical tastes range from U-2 to the works of Bach and Handel. Our music program is led by Choirmaster/organist Gary F. Mitchell.

Choir-at-Work Pictures are accessible for viewing by clicking on the following link:
2007 Choir Pictures
Organ Dedication Sep 30, 2007 Pictures are accessible for viewing by clicking on the following link:
2007 Organ Dedication

Chancel Choir: This non-auditioned group is open to all people and ranges in age from high school – senior adult. We rehearse weekly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00PM and provide musical leadership in worship every Sunday from Sept. – May. We meet briefly on Sunday mornings at 10:00 to prepare for our 10:30 service of worship. This group sings a wide variety of literature including: world music, traditional choral standards and early accapella church music.

Special musical services led by this group for 2007 include our Organ Dedication Concert on Sunday evening Sept.30, 2007 and our service of the Creche Sunday morning December 16th., 2007.

Prima Voce: This special group is designed for girls grade 6 – high school. They rehearse weekly at the conclusion of the Sunday morning worship service, 11:30 – 12:15.

Children’s Choir: This group is open to all children age Kindergarten – 5th grade. As the group grows they will be split into more age appropriate groupings. They rehearse every Wednesday evening from 5:30 – 6:15pm Sept. – May, and sing in worship once a month. This years Christmas presentation, by Helen Kemp entitled “Calling All Angels” will be presented on Sunday morning December 9, 2007 during worship.

FCUCC Jazz Group: This small group of musicians, headed up by saxophonist Andy Summers, occasionally lend their special talents to spice up Sunday worship or an evening Vespers. This group has no set rehearsal time, if you want to join them for a jam session just give Andy a call.

Summer Pickup Choir: During the summer months anyone wishing to sing in the Sunday morning choir meets at 9:30AM to prepare something for that days service. This group meets June – August and gives folks who have scheduling problems with regular weekly rehearsals an opportunity to participate in the musical life of the church during the summer months.

Choir retreat: The chancel choir does an annual retreat each year in mid August. Some years this will be a one day event held locally, other years it will be a weekend event out of town, (yet within a 50 mile radius). This gives us an opportunity to preview all the new music for the year and get a head start on learning notes. It’s also a good time to bond with new singers and share stories from our summer adventures.

Child care is available for all rehearsals and worship services.